How To Make A Mobile Drill Press Stand

[@douglasreid8905]

Really glad you credited Carl Holmgren. He’s a treasure.

[@chevyimp5857]

A true gent indeed 😊

[@Breeegz]

After recently building a crosscut sled off of KZbin, I feel your pain over simple mistakes. I appreciate that you left yours in this video, especially when you showed us what we could do to fix those mistakes. My crosscut sled doesn't look as good as the one I tried to copy, which highlighted my own shortfalls in these first steps into woodworking.

[@barbarianatgate2000]

4 words: This is f**king BRILLIANT! I've been trying for a long time to find something that would fit both mobility and cost needs. You've nailed it here!

[@Craftswright]

I consider that a score then! My #1 goal with this channel is to help other craftswrights, so welcome to the club Derek!

[@josephking6515]

Sorry Derek, I think he _screwed it up._ 🤭

[@barbarianatgate2000]

@@josephking6515 Oh? How so? I thought it was a really great design, but I'm always open to a more efficient plan.

[@gardeningdianne]

I like this project and your honesty. All wood workers make errors, but never admit to them. It just shows you are human. In Australia, we call it 'Brain Fade.' Oh!, yes I have subscribed based on your projects and your honesty.

[@Craftswright]

Thank you Dave and welcome aboard! 😊

[@cbgee674]

I recently saw this video while researching retractable casters. Great refinement of Carl Holmgren's design. I like the sliding vs rotating pedal latch, as well as the retaining strips for securing the mechanism. I think this design will become a standard component of every tool stand I'm about to make. One feature I'd like to find is a simple push-push latching scheme. Many thanks for the video!

[@williamjordan1534]

Sprinkle a small amount of fine salt after applying glue to stop the boards sliding around before you clamp them down. It works very well and the salt dissolves. You could use saw dust instead but it leaves more of a noticeable line as it does not dissolve.

[@willbephore6178]

Thanks for including the mistakes, it really helps.

[@EdIvory]

So many relatable moments in this video. Especially the pulverizing bit. 🤣

[@Craftswright]

Right?!

[@GeekRedux]

Clever! Between you and @ProperDIY my whole shop will be mobile.

[@dkruitz]

I recently picked up a 1940s benchtop drill press and this would be great for it and my grinding wheel. Thanks for sharing!

[@John-gm8ty]

Dude, I LOVE that you included the F-ups. I felt so at home haha

[@IMEEMADE]

Dude!!! I've said it once, but I'm going to say it again... You've got a banger here!! That stand and caster contraption is dope as hell. So good!

[@Craftswright]

🤞🤞🤞🤞 let's hope so lol thanks man!

[@mikedtubey]

love the laugh when it worked!

[@ericmiranda4211]

Thanks man. I bought the plans. Quite useful. I've just added another "B" piece and also added hard wood feets. Regards.

[@Craftswright]

You’re most welcome Eric!

[@lawrencehud]

I agree with Jim. I feel so much better now.

[@Craftswright]

Glad I could help out Lawrence! 😆

[@ericrickert3045]

Will use that concept for my drill press stand and my grinder stand. Great design!

[@jzeerod]

was going to build some shit, think i might get one of them there kregg pocket drill set. dowels dovetails, all those tools need to be put away, not to mention take them out and set them up. changing over dado blades. had to tear apart some cabinets, made this way, they are pretty tough. good enough for a drillstand.

[@Craftswright]

Mr. Backster I'm digging the candid and honest assessment! I personally really love my pocket hole jig (might even invest in a better one) and see it being a valuable shop tool. I JUST put out a video showing how you can add dowels (or biscuits/dominos) to pocket joints to make them stronger and easier to align that you might want to check out.

[@cw4608]

Its is strangely comforting to know I am not the only one who makes dumb mistakes.

[@garryjohnson29]

I've been looking for a decent plan for just such a cabinet. thanks

[@WilReid]

Sandpaper or friction tape would work really well for the foot lever.

[@Craftswright]

Good call!

[@Mainesullivan666]

Videos are great. Enjoy how you explain all the dimensions. Like if there's math or other things to make everything make perfect sense.

[@villageidiot8718]

It's good to see someone else f' up as much as me. Thanks for showing your mistakes

[@leicawhat3490]

9:30 Skateboard griptape is what you want my dude

[@Craftswright]

OOOOO!! Good idea! I have some laying around the shop too which makes it worse that I didn’t think of this haha

[@ZenMuff1n]

I was thinking some really rough sandpaper :D

[@markjarman7819]

This is so good👏👏👏👏. Now can I be brave enough to try it.

[@weekendwarrior9570]

Excellent video and process Thank you for sharing

[@Craftswright]

Thanks for watching!

[@clutions]

You are my HERO! I wonder how many other channels just delete their screw ups. If I don't make any misteaks I'm not learning something! --- Also, check out Paul Sellers mod to those HF clamps, really stiffens them up!

[@RevivedBuilds]

Cody! nice work man. I really like the concept for engaging the casters. Also, good to see the videos are back on!

[@Craftswright]

When are you hopping back in the saddle brother?

[@dogbite1516]

Knowledge and entertaining. Well done.

[@Craftswright]

Much appreciated Stephen!

[@MichaelIreland]

So many pocket holes! 😲 Lol, nice design, for sure, and excellent filming 👍🏼

[@numberkruncherr]

Right now I'm modelling the caster mechanism in Fusion according to the plans that I purchased, and the geometry just isn't working. The throw of the lever arm is way too much - hmmm, but now I see that the geometry of that arm in the plans is very different to the video

[@jtsands2008]

No offense man, but I love seeing you make mistakes. Makes me feel a little more human than some of the other videos out there, cuz I do the same all the time. Nice build. Thanks for sharing.

[@Craftswright]

Honestly, none taken! I’ve actually been thinking of showcasing my mess ups and workarounds more since I get a LOT of comments saying similar things to yours. But I need to figure out a way to do that, build tension in the video, without my videos turning into 8 part series’s like Alec Steele’s 😂

[@wh0tube]

Like Jim said, it’s reassuring for the rest of us to see everyone makes mistakes. Now I’m inspired to do my own videos, since I make nothing, except mistakes 😀 thanks for the video I needed exactly this solution.

[@johnsasinowski7636]

I recently discovered this video and really like the design! How has it held up over time, and are there things you'd like to change?

[@JoRoBoYo]

So clean

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

Excellent work

[@josephkrug8579]

This reminded me a lot of the stands that Carl Holmgren had plans for, was he an inspiration for it?

[@Craftswright]

Very much so an inspiration, Carl is the master of retractable casters!

[@The1withlogic]

Good to see even pros have to curse on occasion. I am definitely building this

[@davidbuehler5627]

Pretty slick dude.

[@Craftswright]

Cheers David

[@rockypinson2079]

Nice take on the tilting caster concept, especially with the tapers on each end of the lever to optimize the travel. Have you found rocking them from angled to straight under load a lot, prematurely wears the swivel bearings or introduces any looseness affecting the swiveling? Also, great video quality and editing. Plus the relatable mistakes, and good ideas for correcting them. Earned my sub. Cheers!

[@bullittdriver6646]

Nothing can replace the sounds of unbridled satisfaction at 8:05; these are the same sounds I make while playing poker after I bluff wildly on a HUGE pot and everyone else folds

[@josephking6515]

Damn, I could make that. All I need is a: * Table saw * Band saw * Router * Belt sander * New drill/driver to replace my 17 year old worn out 14v one Can probably do without the Pocket Hole jog * A plane that isn't a _made in India_ piece _of out of square_ crap (despite spending about 20 hours sanding a finish and trying to get the heel and toe sort of flattish using a box trailer's worth of various grit paper * Some longer F-type clamps * A drill press * A new garage to put all the new purchases. * A second mortgage to pay for the plywood during the COVID-19 wood fibre inflation price times Nice mobile stand for the drill press. 👍

[@Craftswright]

You know, this has actually been on my mind lately. As I invest in better and better tools I KNOW I'm going to be getting more comments like this. Which makes me want to dial it back and use less expensive tools....but if you have a better tool or access to better tools and more efficient methods why not take advantage? Best thing I could come up with is I should try to throw the occasional "only using ___ tools!" video into my regular content. Because dammit, I'm not about to hand dimension my lumber for EVERY video when I have a perfectly good jointer/planer combo in the shop 😂

[@josephking6515]

@@Craftswright I should have added a smilie face at the end of the list as I wasn't having a go at you more like expressing tool envy. 😀

[@leomaldonado76]

Great video! Glad you included your mistakes in the video. I was able to show my wife I'm not the only one who spaces out. 😄 What brand of boots are you wearing? Where can I get a pair?

[@donnafeland7537]

Didn’t show enough of the front pedal? Wanted to how it worked inside the cabinet.

[@DrDuze-se5cx]

you showed all of the components for the lift, but not how it locks in the down position? Does the foot pedal just slide and hold br friction?

[@udopaulsen6273]

great job greetings from germany

[@MrCabimero]

wow that was an impressive build. Question- can you tell me where I can get a pair of work shoes like the ones you have on the thumbnail photo for KZbin ( not the crocs you wore in the video.)? Thanks.

[@francisconascimento2034]

Very good, fantastic.

[@Craftswright]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@GeeDeeBird]

Three. It's but worth installing a dado stack for three or fewer dados. If you have to do four or more dados, it's worth installing the stack.

[@MCsCreations]

Awesome work, dude! 😃 Stay safe there! 🖖😊

[@Craftswright]

You as well friend!

[@williamhustonrn6160]

I know you dislike installing dado blades, but why not built yourself a dado router jig. I did a few years back and really enjoy using it for dado cuts.

[@TheLookingOne]

Hey Craftwright, KZbin suggestion was spot on with your video for me ! What is the weight of your drill press ? Why do you prefer to set the pilot screw for drawer rails in the middle instead of at an end? Cheers,

[@JesseHires]

Next time you have a left over piece of sandpaper, glue it to the top of the pedal. Instant traction just like a skateboard deck.

[@Craftswright]

Slick idea! (Pun intended) thanks Jesse!

[@jimmccorison]

The Woodworker's Motto: In glue and dust we put our trust.

[@Craftswright]

If I make this into a T-shirt, I'll send you one free of charge. Too awesome haha

[@cliffloy]

Hi There! I tried to order your plans for this and the 30% off code thingy doesn't work, I got: "Unable to submit form. Please try again later". So I tried to email you off your website and got the same thing. Any chance of getting this fixed?

[@BigLousWorkshop]

great project man, and a very well produced video!! New Sub gained!

[@Craftswright]

Much appreciated!

[@Patrick67850]

Brilliant!

[@Craftswright]

Thanks Patrick!

[@jasonchristiansen9063]

If the pocket screws are moving you can stop that by just shooting a few 18 Gauge brads in then screw it in.

[@Craftswright]

Fair point

[@Tsz2g4f]

I can tell you know your stuff but I like how you messed up so much. Makes me feel better for my mistakes hahahaha

[@Craftswright]

Thanks! I do agree it adds a sense of "real" to the whole thing, but I am trying my best to make less of them as time goes on 😉

[@jeffcarr392]

Cool, did you design the foot pedal lift mechanism yourself, that's cool. Well done.

[@srairmand]

Dude, you're me. I mess up too. Thanks for sharing your happy mistakes.

[@Wydglide]

New to the Channel, Greetings from beautiful East Tennessee! Allow me to say we got a lot in common when it comes to Forgetting to double check were to cut, to Drill...ETC. Anyways I just wanted to asked Ask what's the deal with the shims? ( I've just never seen that product before)

[@TheDIDSBIAK]

Great video editing 👌 Love the idea, but unfortunately a lot of work to make a lift caster mechanism 😳

[@MikMech]

Mistakes Maketh the Man! Sub'd. Kudos

[@hirukarucm1133]

Not a fan of dado blades. In EU they are not even able to be fitted due to safety hazard anx that our machines need to be at a full stop in a few seconds. EU rules are strict but oow well safety first. And also no need to change the blades then right, multiple passes work just as well. Great build. :-)

[@evoll3303]

Really nice work, impressive creativity. I subscripted and am looking forward to following your content!

[@fredericklegrande4564]

B vitamins

[@mikeking7470]

Who wears Crocs in the shop? I'm too attached to all my toes (no favorites) to do that.

[@Craftswright]

Me 🙋‍♂️ but only when it’s casual work. If I’m doing anything serious I’ll switch to more appropriate footwear 😉

[@mikeking7470]

@@Craftswright I found some super light steel toe "sneakers" on Amazon, in blue suede, no less. So light I wear them all the time.

[@mitziseyfferdt3866]

They are safety crocs, don't you know, lol. Also you're no supposed to use your feet as push sticks...

[@tarts9767]

👍👍👍😊

[@markkoons7488]

Nice feature, that front and center foot release. I'm shopping for a scheme for retractable casters under a miter saw cabinet and 14 minutes of some yahoo sawing and screwing and jabbering away just to learn about his mechanism is annoying. Just saying so you know to show the finished work at the start of your future videos.

[@seannathan3854]

i apologize

[@Craftswright]

Inspired by Carl, yes, but this IS my own design.

[@seannathan3854]

@@Craftswright you made some improvements, yes. and those improvements are actually great.

[@seannathan3854]

i apologize. you did mentioned Carl.

[@seannathan3854]

actually you are much better than others! other vids they only give credit on description and never mentions in the actual video.

[@Craftswright]

No apology necessary, I don’t offend easily 😁

[@nestorruiz8717]

Your mistakes teaching how to fix them. On purpose, right???

[@Craftswright]

Totally on purpose 😂🤕

[@piotrtrocki3842]

And you didn't even show how the mechanism works.

[@jeffreycunningtown5730]

You can find similar projects on the woodglut website.